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{{Infobox VG
{{Infobox VG
|image         = [[File:The Sims 2-Pets (GC).jpg|300px]]
|image     = [[File:The Sims 2-Pets (GC).jpg|300px]]
|developer     = Maxis
|developer = Maxis
|publisher     = Electronic Arts
|publisher = Electronic Arts
|series       = ''The Sims'', ''Sims''
|series   = The Sims, Sims
|genre        = Life simulation
|released = {{vgrelease|NA=October 17, 2006|EU=October 20, 2006|AUS=October 26, 2006}}
|modes        = Single-player
|genre    = Life simulation
|released     = {{vgrelease|NA=October 17, 2006|EU=October 20, 2006|AUS=October 26, 2006}}
|modes    = Single-player
|input         = GameCube Controller
|input     = GameCube Controller
|forumlink     = http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-gc-the-sims-2-pets
|forumlink = http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-gc-the-sims-2-pets
}}
}}


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== Problems ==
== Problems ==
=== Censor Effect ===
{{Problems|{{#vardefineecho:problems|
 
=== <s>Censor Effect</s> ===
Under Direct3D, when active, the censor effect can cause slight graphical corruption. It will return back to normal when the censor effect is no longer on-screen. It can even crash Dolphin after a message box about "CreateTexture failed" or "Poke Z not implemented". Use OpenGL to avoid this problem.
Under Direct3D, when active, the censor effect can cause slight graphical corruption. It will return back to normal when the censor effect is no longer on-screen. It can even crash Dolphin after a message box about "CreateTexture failed" or "Poke Z not implemented". Use OpenGL to avoid this problem.


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The censor effect may cause VPS slow-down no matter what backend. Enable "Skip EFB Access from CPU" to fix this, although it will allow you to see your Sims like a nude Barbie doll. This also prevents graphical corruption under Direct3D.
The censor effect may cause VPS slow-down no matter what backend. Enable "Skip EFB Access from CPU" to fix this, although it will allow you to see your Sims like a nude Barbie doll. This also prevents graphical corruption under Direct3D.
Fixed some time before {{revision|5.0-2462}}.


=== <s>MMU Speed Hack</s> ===
}}}}
Turn on the MMU Speed Hack to bypass the black screen at boot. Option defaulted in {{revision|4.0-3631}}.


== Configuration ==
== Configuration ==
{{Config
{{Config
|gfxbackend = OpenGL
 
|gfxbackendnotes = Censor effects have issues under Direct3D.
}}
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{{testing/entry|revision=4.0.2|OS=Windows 7|CPU=Intel Core i5 @ 3GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce 210|result=Blackscreen on startup.|tester=Conkr}}
{{testing/entry|revision=4.0.2|OS=Windows 7|CPU=Intel Core i5 @ 3GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce 210|result=Blackscreen on startup.|tester=Conkr}}
{{testing/entry|revision=4.0.2|OS=Windows 7|CPU=AMD FX 4130 @ 3.8GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650|result=Worked with the MMU Speed Hack|tester=Galahir950}}
{{testing/entry|revision=4.0.2|OS=Windows 7|CPU=AMD FX 4130 @ 3.8GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650|result=Worked with the MMU Speed Hack|tester=Galahir950}}
{{testing/entry|revision=4.0.2|OS=Windows 10|CPU=Intel Core i5 3570k @ 3.4GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970|result=Black screen on startup, not working|tester=Titanium922}}
{{testing/entry|revision=4.0.2|OS=Windows 10|CPU=Intel Core i5-3570k @ 3.4GHz|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970|result=Worked with MMU Speed hack|tester=Titanium922}}
{{testing/end}}
{{testing/end}}



Revision as of 02:31, 10 June 2019

The Sims 2: Pets
The Sims 2-Pets (GC).jpg
Developer(s) Maxis
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Series The Sims, Sims
Platform(s) GameCube
Release date(s) NA October 17, 2006
EU October 20, 2006
AUS October 26, 2006
Genre(s) Life simulation
Mode(s) Single-player
Input methods GameCube Controller
Compatibility 4Stars4.pngEdit rating: The Sims 2: Pets (GC)
Playable
GameIDs
See also...

Wii Version
Dolphin Forum thread
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The Sims 2: Pets is the fourth expansion pack in The Sims 2 series of games, as well as a stand-alone game for several consoles. It is published by Electronic Arts. The Sims 2: Pets was officially announced on July 26, 2006 and released on October 18, 2006 in North America and via digital download, as well as on October 20, 2006 to the rest of the world, except for Australia/New Zealand, where it was released on October 26, 2006. It was released for the Wii on June 12, 2007. In Australia, one Australian dollar per game sold, from at least 50,000 copies of the game, was donated to the RSPCA. Unlike the other expansions, this game does not have a new neighborhood. Instead, new lots (with Sims living in them) are available for placement in the existing neighborhoods. The Sims 2: Pets has sold over 6 million copies.

Problems

Censor Effect

Under Direct3D, when active, the censor effect can cause slight graphical corruption. It will return back to normal when the censor effect is no longer on-screen. It can even crash Dolphin after a message box about "CreateTexture failed" or "Poke Z not implemented". Use OpenGL to avoid this problem.

The censor is also not in the right spot under Direct3D. OpenGL renders correctly.

The censor effect may cause VPS slow-down no matter what backend. Enable "Skip EFB Access from CPU" to fix this, although it will allow you to see your Sims like a nude Barbie doll. This also prevents graphical corruption under Direct3D. Fixed some time before 5.0-2462.

Configuration

No configuration changes are known to affect compatibility for this title.

Version Compatibility

The graph below charts the compatibility with The Sims 2: Pets since Dolphin's 2.0 release, listing revisions only where a compatibility change occurred.

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2.0 (r5384)
Compatibility can be assumed to align with the indicated revisions. However, compatibility may extend to prior revisions or compatibility gaps may exist within ranges indicated as compatible due to limited testing. Please update as appropriate.

Testing

This title has been tested on the environments listed below:

Test Entries
Revision OS CPU GPU Result Tester
3.0-776 Mac OS X 10.7.4 Intel Core i7 @ 2.2GHz AMD Radeon HD 6750M Not working. Crashes on launch (tested twice). Tested with default settings and DSP HLE. Nolendil
4.0.2 Windows 7 Intel Core i5 @ 3GHz NVIDIA GeForce 210 Blackscreen on startup. Conkr
4.0.2 Windows 7 AMD FX 4130 @ 3.8GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Worked with the MMU Speed Hack Galahir950
4.0.2 Windows 10 Intel Core i5-3570k @ 3.4GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Worked with MMU Speed hack Titanium922

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